Sterile Surgical Catgut Suture Raw Material
Raw catgut derived from animal intestines, specifically imported for further processing into sterile surgical sutures used in medical procedures. This falls under HTS 4206.00.13.00 because it is catgut intended solely for manufacturing sterile surgical sutures, distinguishing it from general catgut products excluded from Chapter 42 for finished sutures (heading 3006).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically imported for sterile surgical suture manufacture
General catgut not designated for sterile suture production falls under the residual 'Other' subheading within the same catgut heading.
If already processed into sterile surgical sutures
Finished sterile surgical sutures, not raw materials, are excluded from Chapter 42 and classified in heading 3006 as sterile suture materials.
If chemically modified or gelatinized for industrial non-surgical use
Modified enzymes or gelatin from animal sources shift to Chapter 35 for protein substances, excluding Chapter 42 gut articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Chapter 98 U.S. import certification or equivalent documentation proving the catgut is for sterile surgical suture production to qualify for this subheading
• Avoid common pitfalls like missing end-use declarations, which could lead to classification under general catgut (4206.00.19) or sterile sutures (3006)
• Verify supplier compliance with animal-derived material regulations (e.g
• BSE-free certification) and maintain traceability records
Related Products under HTS 4206.00.13.00
Purified Bovine Catgut for Suture Processing
Purified catgut from bovine intestines, imported in bulk for twisting, polishing, and sterilization into surgical sutures. Classified under HTS 4206.00.13.00 due to its explicit end-use in sterile surgical suture manufacturing, as per chapter exclusions for finished sterile products.
Goldbeater's Skin Catgut for Suture Twisting
Catgut reinforced with goldbeater's skin (ox pericardium layers), imported for twisting into multifilament surgical sutures. This qualifies for HTS 4206.00.13.00 as it meets the definition of gut articles specifically for sterile surgical suture production.
Bulk Twisted Catgut Precursor for Sutures
Partially twisted catgut strands from porcine intestines, for final sterilization and packaging as absorbable surgical sutures. HTS 4206.00.13.00 covers this as raw material imported explicitly for sterile suture manufacture, before sterile processing.
Sheep Gut Strands for Surgical Suture Fabrication
Longitudinally split and cleaned sheep gut strands, imported expressly for calibration and sterilization in suture production lines. HTS 4206.00.13.00 applies as catgut of animal origin designated for sterile surgical suture manufacturing, prior to final processing.